BibTex RIS Cite
Year 2008, Volume: 2 Issue: 3, 9 - 13, 01.11.2008

Abstract

Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests

Year 2008, Volume: 2 Issue: 3, 9 - 13, 01.11.2008

Abstract

This study examined and compared some physical, chemical and microbiological properties of soil under a natural rainforest ecosystem and in young (10-12 yrs) and old (>50yrs) cocoa agroforests. Soil samples were collected to a depth of 30 cm from plots demarcated within each type of ecosystem and soil properties were determined using standard laboratory procedures. No signifi cant differences were noted in the soil textural properties but soil chemical properties such as organic C, total N extractable P and exchangeable Ca and Mg showed signifi cant decline as a result of the conversion to cocoa agroforests. Surface soil organic C was reduced by 12% and 31% under old and young cocoa agroforests respectively in Idanre, while a reduction of 24% and 36% were observed in Omo. Lower microbial population was also observed in the cocoa plots compared to the natural forest

There are 0 citations in total.

Details

Other ID JA73JG45KR
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Oke David Olanrewaju This is me

Publication Date November 1, 2008
Published in Issue Year 2008 Volume: 2 Issue: 3

Cite

APA Olanrewaju, O. D. (2008). Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences, 2(3), 9-13.
AMA Olanrewaju OD. Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests. J.appl.biol.sci. November 2008;2(3):9-13.
Chicago Olanrewaju, Oke David. “Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests”. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences 2, no. 3 (November 2008): 9-13.
EndNote Olanrewaju OD (November 1, 2008) Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences 2 3 9–13.
IEEE O. D. Olanrewaju, “Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests”, J.appl.biol.sci., vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 9–13, 2008.
ISNAD Olanrewaju, Oke David. “Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests”. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences 2/3 (November 2008), 9-13.
JAMA Olanrewaju OD. Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests. J.appl.biol.sci. 2008;2:9–13.
MLA Olanrewaju, Oke David. “Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests”. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences, vol. 2, no. 3, 2008, pp. 9-13.
Vancouver Olanrewaju OD. Changes in Soil Properties Following Conversion of Humid Tropical Rainforest of Nigeria Into Cocoa Agroforests. J.appl.biol.sci. 2008;2(3):9-13.